Key questions & related syllabus questions
Each unit consists of mid-term planning material and class record sheet, click the unit title to download.
Unit 1 Autumn 1
Key Question: Is everybody special?
Does it feel special to belong?
Who do I believe I am?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/God/Belonging
Unit 2 Autumn 2
Key Question: Should we celebrate Harvest or Christmas?
Are religious celebrations important to people?
Is God important to everyone?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Harvest/Christmas/Celebration
Unit 3 Spring 1
Key Question: Does Creation help people understand God?
Does the world belong to God?
Should people take care of the world?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Judaism/Creation
Unit 4 Spring 2
Key Question: Should everyone follow Jesus?
What can I learn from stories from religious traditions?
Should people follow religious leaders and teachings?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Jesus/Leaders/Rabbi/Vicars
Unit 5 Summer 1
Key Question: Are some stories more important than others?
What can I learn from stories from religious traditions?
Should people follow religious leaders and teachings?
Faith(s)/Themes: Christianity/Judaism/Old Testament stories/Moral stories
Unit 6 Summer 2
Key Question: Do we need shared special places?
Does it feel special to belong?
Who do I believe I am?
Faith(s)/Themes: Judaism/Synagogue/Community/Symbols
Additional Sikh unit for Y1 or 2
Key Question: What do Sikhs learn from the 5 Ks?
Additional Muslim unit for Y1 or 2
Key Question: What do Muslims learn from stories about Muhammad?
Additional Hindu unit for Y1 or 2
Key Question: Why is the story of Rama and Sita important to Hindus?